VILLANOVA, Pa. - Villanova freshman forward Mouphtaou Yarou (Natitingou, Benin/Montrose Christian School) has tested positive for the Hepatitis B virus. Yarou is being treated under the supervision of team physician Dr. Frank Furman. There is presently no timetable for his return to game action.

"We are disappointed for Mouph," stated Villanova head coach Jay Wright. "We know that he is receiving great care from Dr. Furman and some of the best specialists in this field. Mouph's health is our foremost concern."

Yarou started Villanova's first two games this season, averaging 5.0 points and 4.0 rebounds in wins over Fairleigh Dickinson and Penn. He did not appear in any of Villanova's three games at the O'Reilly Auto Parts Puerto Rico Tip-Off after he returned to Philadelphia for testing.